Attempts to eliminate the country's strongmen/ What SPAK's investigations revealed about Martinaj and criminal groups

2025-12-06 13:08:00, Kronika CNA

Attempts to eliminate the country's strongmen/ What SPAK's

SPAK has completed investigations and sent 27 members of several dangerous criminal groups for trial.

SPAK has listed all the charges as well as the crimes that these groups have committed.

Investigations for Arben Ndoka, Arian Tuku, Ervis Martinaj, Samuel Ndoka, Jozi Krajë, Aldo Avdyli

Arben Ndoka and Arian Tuku, in the role of creators, organizers and leaders of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with other members of this group, the defendants Ervis Martinaj, Samuel Ndoka, Jozi Kraja, Aldo Avdyli (alias Elidon Avdyli), Marklen Haka (alias Marklen Aliu), with other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022 and no. 59/2, of 2022, as well as other unidentified citizens, during 2020 have provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizens, Durim Bami and Valter Bami.

Arben Ndoka and Arian Tuku, in collaboration with other defendants, previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings, no. 59/1, of 2022, assisted on 3.7.2020, the defendant Aldo Avdyli (alias Elidon Avdyli), in illegally crossing the borders. The defendant entered the territory of Albania from Montenegro, without passing through the border crossing point.

Arben Ndoka and Arian Tuku, in collaboration with other members of this group, defendants Samuel Ndoka, Vincens Tuku, as well as other unidentified citizens, planned the attempted murder of citizen, Aleks Ndreka (alias Aleksandër Deda), on 1.12.2020. Aleks Ndreka received minor injuries after being shot with a gun from a vehicle.

Investigations into Tori Xhecuka, Florence Kelmendi

A structured criminal group created, led and organized by the defendant, Tori Xhecuka (alias Hektor Xhecuka), financed by the defendant Ervis Martinaj, which also included the defendants Florenc Kelmendi (alias Florenc Toçi) and Marklen Haka (alias Marklen Aliu, as well as other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/2, of 2022, has been organized since June 2020 for the murder of the citizen, Durim Bami, due to the conflicts that Ervis Martinaj and Tori Xhecuka had with this citizen. On 4.11.2020, members of this structured criminal group attempted to kill with an unauthorized firearm, the citizens Durim Bami and Ervin Kodra in the place called Ura e Tapizës, Fushë Krujë. They were traveling in a black Range Rover with Italian license plates, while the passenger was his aunt's son, Ervin Kodra.

The defendant Tori Xhecuka (alias Hektor Xhecuka), in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with the defendants Florenc Kelmendi (alias Florenc Toçi), Ardit Gjokrosa, as well as other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/2, of 2022, during the period May-July 2020, provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of the citizen, Hamza Terziu.

The defendant Tori Xhecuka (alias Hektor Xhecuka), in a manner dangerous to the lives of many people, attempted to kill citizen Hamza Terziu with a firearm in the early morning hours of 18.5.2020, by shooting with an automatic rifle 26 times in the direction of his apartment, in the village of Zenisht, Lis Administrative Unit, Mat Municipality. In addition to citizen Hamza Terziu, four of his family members were also in the apartment.

Investigations into Durim Bami, Endrit Doklen and Marklen Haka

Defendant Durim Bami, in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with the defendant, Endrit Dokle, other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022, as well as with other unidentified persons during January 2021, provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizen Arben Ndoka.

Defendant Durim Bami, in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with defendants Endrit Dokle and Marklen Haka (alias Marklen Aliu), as well as other unidentified persons, during February 2021 provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizens Tori Xhecuka (alias Hektor Xhecuka) and Erigers Mihasi.

Investigations into Ervis Martinaj

The defendant Ervis Martinaj, in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with other members of this structured criminal group, the defendants, Denis Meta, Kristos Teta, with other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022, as well as with other unidentified citizens, during 2020 provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizens, Leonard Duka, Elvis Gaca and Altin Gega.

The defendant Ervis Martinaj, in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with other members of this structured criminal group, other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022, as well as with other unidentified citizens, during 2020 to March 2021, provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizens, Fatmir Hyseni and Armando Hyseni.

Investigations into Fatmir Hyseni, Erlis Duka and Altin Gega

Defendants Fatmir Hyseni, Erlis Duka and Altin Gega, within a structured criminal group created, organized and led by Leonard Duka, in collaboration with other defendants, previously sent for trial within the framework of criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022, as well as with other unidentified persons, during the months of June-July 2020, provided conditions and material means to commit the murder of citizens, Ervis Martinaj and Erigers Mihasi.

Investigations into Elson Reçi, Fatmir Troplini and Klodian Shahini

The defendant Elson Reçi (alias Elson Kaçorri), in the role of creator, organizer and leader of a structured criminal group, in collaboration with other members of this group, the defendants, Fatmir Troplini and Klodian Shahini, with other defendants previously sent for trial in criminal proceedings no. 59/1, of 2022, as well as with other unidentified citizens, during the period June-September 2020, have provided conditions and material means for the murder of the citizen, Preng Gjini (alias Preng Badanance). The goal was achieved while remaining in the attempt, on 15.9.2020, at the place called Nishërak Bridge, where a quantity of explosive material exploded in the vehicle, type Mercedes Benz, with license plates AA 903 YG. The driver of the vehicle, citizen Preng Gjini (alias Preng Badanance), was seriously injured, while two other citizens who happened to be at the scene received minor injuries./ CNA